Las Vegas Raiders 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft as minority owner Tom Brady spearheads Raiders rebuild

What an odd end to the season for the Las Vegas Raiders. At one point, they were front-runners to land the number-one overall pick before winning two of their last three games, pushing themselves likely out of range for one of the top quarterbacks.  Now, both head coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco […]

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Dec 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at Allegiant Stadium.
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What an odd end to the season for the Las Vegas Raiders. At one point, they were front-runners to land the number-one overall pick before winning two of their last three games, pushing themselves likely out of range for one of the top quarterbacks. 

Now, both head coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco are out and the team is in a weird flux. With no answers at quarterback and a leaky roster with holes everywhere, it feels like the Raiders are in prime reset mode. 

How can they get started on that rebuild this year?

Las Vegas 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Round 1, Pick 6: Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

With no quarterbacks on the board, the Raiders kick off their rebuild with the best strategy possible: Take the best player available. In all ten simulations I ran on two simulators, Will Johnson was consistently the best player left on the board. 

After a rough year from Jack Jones, the Raiders should look to retool their secondary, especially in a division with Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and a productive rookie in Bo Nix. Johnson would give them a bonafide playmaker in the secondary who can be a lockdown #1 cornerback right away. 

Round 2, Pick 37: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker are effective targets for the Raiders, but they need more in their wide receiver room (though it could be argued Brock Bowers is WR1). 

Tre Harris is a gifted and productive player, who became Jaxson Dart's favorite target when a play broke down. His size and catch radius make him a terrific red zone option at the next level. 

Round 3, Pick 68: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

Only two teams averaged less than four yards per rush in 2024, and only one of those two teams also had a first down % under 22%. That team? You guessed it: The Las Vegas Raiders. 

It's unlikely the Raiders will find a Josh Jacobs-level talent in this draft class, but they desperately need a playmaking running back. TreVeyon Henderson fits that to a T. Henderson's 54.7% breakaway run percentage finished sixth in the country in 2024. 

Round 3, Pick 73: Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan

Tyree Wilson slowly came on as the season continued, but I think it's fair to say the Raiders pass rush is far from solved, especially if Malcolm Koonce departs in free agency. 

Adding more to this room to give the Raiders more depth to harass the quarterbacks in the AFC would be a prudent move for the team's rebuild. Josaiah Stewart is small but explosive off the line of scrimmage. 

Round 4, Pick 107: Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo

Fortunately for the Raiders, Christian Wilkins will be back from injury next season. Unfortunately, Adam Butler and John Jenkins are set to hit free agency, leaving close to 1,500 snaps up for grabs. 

Darius Alexander plays for a small school but he doesn't play like it. He's an explosive interior pass rusher who can add an impact in sub-packages early on for the Raiders. 

Round 5, Pick 141: Bilhal Kone, CB, Western Michigan

With multiple corners set to hit free agency and little settled on the players that remained, the Raiders should keep adding talent to the room. 

Kone is a smooth, long cornerback with terrific instincts and ball skills. He will get a chance to show his chops in the Senior Bowl but his length and press-man chops will endear him to many evaluators as the draft cycle heats up. 

Round 6, Pick 178: Carson Bruener, LB, Washington

Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo are set to hit free agency, leaving the Raiders without both starting linebackers from this season. While the Raiders have the cap to bring them both back, it feels like an uncertainty heading into the offseason. 

Carson Bruener is an experienced linebacker who would add a physical presence to their rotation and special teams room.

Round 6, Pick 208: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville

The Raiders aren't going to solve their quarterback issues in this draft barring a trade. Might as well take a flier late and see what sticks.

Tyler Shough is an older prospect, which might make him slip in the draft, but he is a toolsy quarterback with good size and accuracy. 

Round 7, Pick 220: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado

You can never have too many talented pass catchers, especially as you're looking to build a good environment for a potential future franchise quarterback. 

LaJontay Wester has the second-most receptions in college football since 2020 and is a smooth, savvy playmaker in the open field. 

Round 7, Pick 254: Marcus Wehr, OG, Montana State

The Raiders' offensive line battled injuries all year at multiple positions. Time to address the depth of the team. 

Marcus Wehr is a physical, smart player with experience at right tackle and right guard. However, he is also reportedly exploring working as a center ahead of NFL Draft prep, giving him intriguing versatility for a depth piece. 

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